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| - Woke up and was hungry for some good ole western cowboy chow for breakfast. Problem was, I was staying near Chinatown without a car so sadly it was looking like nothing but Chow Mein was in the cards for me. But google maps to the rescue and before I knew it, just a block from me was a tiny little1886 building that serves delicious cowboy fare and has certainly hosted its fair share of cowboys over time.
1886 Buffalo Cafe, see pics, is an historic outpost in the middle of modern Calgary. Surrounded by modern office buildings, malls, hotels, Chinatown, etc. It's small, cozy retains the original tin ceilings, clapboard construction and other original features of the day. A pair of large nameless buffalo heads over the main entrance and in the main dining area both greet and ominously watch diners chomping on their food.
The omelet was fresh, hot and tasty. The Canadians like to put mayonnaise on everything and the omelet was not spared, but surprisingly didn't interfere with the taste. Maybe they are into something with this whole mayonnaise thing! The heaping portion of roasted potatoes excellent. Service, fast and professional.
Didn't see any shoot out bullet holes in the walls or ceiling but wouldn't surprise me if I did.
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